Optimizing influenza vaccine allocation: A predictive analytics approach for informed public health planning.

Journal: American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Published Date: May 21, 2025

Abstract

PURPOSE: Excessive purchasing of influenza vaccine can lead to costly overages and waste of resources. Insufficient quantities, however, can jeopardize population health. Our project aimed to use predictive analytics to determine the influenza vaccine quantities that would be needed for the next influenza season while minimizing vaccine waste and meeting patient care demands.

Authors

  • Susan M Flaker
    Department of Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Michelle Holm
    Department of Supply Chain Management, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Mary Gilmer
    Department of Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Adam Perry
    Department of Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Sonia Martindale-Mathern
    Strategy Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Keywords

External Resources

Popular Topics
Recent Journals